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TITLE

Ewen Cameron's independent nature helped repulse an invasion in 1842, but later led to disaster

AUTHOR(S)

Surovic, Arthur F.

PUB. DATE

October 2004

SOURCE

Military History;Oct2004, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p20

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Discusses the victory of Indian soldier Ewen Cameron over the Mexican invasion in Texas during the term of president Sam Houston in 1841. Reason behind the arrival of Cameron in Texas; Failure of the military operation led by colonel Antonio Canales; Election of William S. Fisher as commander at Somervell.

The article reports on a battle in Indochina that transpired in December 1952. There were approximately 20,000 Viet Minh Communist guerrillas surrounding Nasan and the French Union military troops were anticipating an attack. Among the weapons used by the Communists were bazookas, mortars, and...

The high prevalence of HPV in menâ€™s genitalia and the low frequency of virus-associated lesions gave rise to questions on the influence of infection-site on the HPV antibody profile. In a cross-sectional study, HPV infection in penis and urethra, and serum antibodies against HPV-16 E4 and...

Reports on the plea of British government's rural adviser Ewen Cameron regarding farmers' arguments against the government and the public's lack of understanding of agriculture. Opportunity given to farmers by foot-and-mouth epidemic.

Presents information on the views of British Countryside Agency chairman Ewen Cameron on the importance of agricultural production in rural businesses in Great Britain. Benefits of removing agricultural production payments for farmers; Importance of integrated advice on farming business for...

Reports on the advice given by the government's rural advocate, Ewen Cameron, to farmers regarding proper agricultural approach as farming businesses strive to succeed in Great Britain. Factors which must be considered by farmers in order to succeed; Views of Cameron on food production;...